Waterfall Hikes Near Effort, PA

2,235 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Effort? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Effort. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.9436°N, -75.4390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Effort

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 40 gauged

32 of 39 waterfalls near Effort are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Clarke Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Great Falls of the Lehigh Strong Hawk Falls Roaring Tobyhanna Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nay Aug Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Tomhicken Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Effort

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Wangum Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 11900 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Effort (7 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

48.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Effort (25 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Effort

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whirlpool Canyon Falls waterfall CC

Whirlpool Canyon Falls

47 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nay Aug Falls waterfall

Nay Aug Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tomhicken Falls

38.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Effort

Are there free waterfalls near Effort?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Effort?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Effort, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Effort?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Effort?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Effort, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Effort?

The shortest waterfall hike near Effort is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Effort?

The tallest waterfall near Effort is Raymondskill Falls at 150 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Effort require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Effort requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Effort?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Effort have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Effort?

The closest waterfall to Effort is Hawk Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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